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Resident warns "almost 20%" of teachers were laid off and lists lost programs
Summary
A public commenter told the Vernonia School District board that recent staffing cuts removed "almost 20%" of teachers and eliminated courses including drama, computer science and middle-school leadership, urging the board to recognize impacts on students and staff.
A resident spoke during public comment to tell the board that recent staffing cuts have had major effects on programs and services. "These were layoffs and programming cuts," the commenter said, adding, "I believe this statement significantly downplays the impacts of laying off almost 20% of our teachers on our students in schools." The speaker listed programs that were cut or reduced, including drama, high-school computer science, in-person foreign language, college-and-career and multiple middle- and elementary-tier supports.
Board members acknowledged the comment and did not take immediate action during the public-comment period; the board’s speaker noted that personnel issues cannot be discussed in public meetings under the district’s written revised statutes. The item was recorded so staff and trustees can consider the concerns in upcoming budget and staffing deliberations.
